Rugby union is set to witness the inception of its first Club World Cup in June 2028, a groundbreaking event agreed upon by Europe and Super Rugby. The tournament aims to feature 16 teams, spanning over four weeks, and is planned to be held in the northern hemisphere. This initiative marks a significant step towards international rugby union competition, with European executives and domestic leagues reportedly reaching an initial agreement to accommodate the tournament in 2028 & 2032. However, the introduction of the Club World Cup will result in the absence of Champions Cup winners for those years, instead offering a 'super' Challenge Cup. Momentum for this historic event is building, as stakeholders and powerbrokers finalize arrangements.
Rugby’s first Club World Cup is set to be staged in June 2028 after cross hemisphere agreements between the major leagues were reportedly signed off 🌎🏆 https://t.co/6GDhjuaJBE
🗣 "Every player dreams of sharing a pitch with the best teams" — @JavierSaviolaOK The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is the first edition of a newly-expanded competition taking place every four years between 32 of the best clubs from around the world. https://t.co/hTB8OpLWIc
Rugby’s first Club World Cup is set to be staged in June 2018 after cross hemisphere agreements between the major leagues were reportedly signed off 🌎🏆 https://t.co/wAfiJhwpyh
European bosses are believed to have signed an agreement for the Club Rugby World Cup in June 2028, with domestic leagues reportedly agreeing to accommodate it. https://t.co/VLjpPjRset
It’s a big week for FIFA Club World Cup 2025 qualifications as the @ChampionsLeague quarter-finals kick-off this evening. Find out which teams are still in contention to qualify… https://t.co/jvDzmg3lRN
The creation of a Club World Cup moved one step closer to becoming a reality after European executives signed an initial agreement to start the competition in 2028 Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/jSG6txjYp6
Plans for new World Club Cup stepping up with first tournament slated for 2028. Story on @MailSport by @Hathers46allout. https://t.co/f7ebVtFmZU
Momentum is building towards a first World Club Cup in 2028, with powerbrokers hoping to hold the 16-team tournament over four weeks in June of that year in the northern hemisphere ✍️ @CharlieFelix #TelegraphRugby
Europe & Super Rugby agree to 2028 Club World Cup. @TimesSport understand that we’re a step closer to the first CWC in 2028 & 2032 after an initial agreement signed to get it done. Would be no Champions Cup winners those years but “super” Challenge Cup https://t.co/TtfwhUXM5B
Rugby union’s first Club World Cup set to be staged in June 2028 https://t.co/YwTlhz0SxY
👀👀 Europe and Super Rugby agree to 2028 Club World Cup https://t.co/pLCCjWKiiI